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Tarun Mottlia edits LazyFounders, covering Indian startups, funding rounds, AI and product launches. Every story on the site is AI-assisted and checked against its cited sources before publication.
Stories by Tarun Mottlia
Baseten releases joey-1, a $0.01/M token open-weights decision model
Baseten’s joey-1, a 2B parameter open-weights AI decision model, delivers answers with probability scores for $0.01 per million tokens—targeting tasks like…
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Oct 31, 2026
Former Touchbase and Autonomy executives rebuild careers post-prison, BBC reports
BBC Radio 4’s The Bottom Line features Riordan Maynard (Touchbase) and Sushovan Hussain (Autonomy) discussing post-prison careers and new ventures supporting…
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Oct 31, 2026
UK workers rarely verify AI answers; 39% act on inaccurate guidance
O’Reilly survey reveals only 24% of UK employees verify AI-generated answers, while 39% act on inaccurate guidance.
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Oct 31, 2026
Accenture contractor exposed Pentagon system to personal AI agent for two months
An Accenture employee allegedly connected a personal AI agent to a secure Pentagon network, exposing controlled unclassified information (CUI) for two months…
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Oct 31, 2026
California Burrito founder built $23M chain in India with 103 locations
Bert Mueller founded California Burrito in India in 2011, growing it to 103 locations and $23M revenue in 2024.
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Oct 31, 2026
SecurityScorecard launches TPRM Benchmark to test AI models on third-party risk
SecurityScorecard Inc. has launched an open benchmark to evaluate AI models' ability to handle third-party risk management and resist adversarial attacks.
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Oct 31, 2026
Anthropic becomes SpaceX’s largest customer with $120.5B AI computing deal
Anthropic accounts for 34.5% of SpaceX’s Q3 revenue under a $120.5B contract for AI computing through 2029, surpassing the US government.
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Oct 31, 2026
Ashley Graham on turning rejection into business growth and launching wine brand Lucci
Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham discusses how early career rejections shaped her business mindset, her new wine venture Lucci, and her retail partnership…
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Oct 31, 2026
Island Energy retains gas standing charges despite UK removal
Island Energy rules out altering gas standing charges on the Isle of Man, contrasting with the UK’s shift to unit-rate pricing.
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Oct 31, 2026
Sanrio ends merchandise partnership with Vivant after China backlash
Sanrio terminated its merchandise collaboration with the Japanese TV show Vivant following criticism in China over its portrayal of Chinese agents and broader…
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Oct 31, 2026
UK Budget 2026 extends VAT relief for EV owners, introduces pay-per-mile tax
UK Chancellor John Healey’s 2026 Budget extends VAT relief on domestic electricity for EV owners until 2027 and allocates £100M for residential charge points…
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Oct 31, 2026
Thrive Holdings acquires ADT for $7.6 billion to build AI-powered smart home security
Thrive Holdings, backed by Thrive Capital and OpenAI, acquires ADT for $7.6B in equity. The deal aims to integrate AI into smart home security products.
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Oct 31, 2026
Airbnb nonprofit gala launches $500M initiative to fund free housing
Airbnb’s inaugural gala in Los Angeles marked the launch of a $500M initiative to donate 10 cents per stay for free housing for families in crisis.
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Oct 31, 2026
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86.
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Oct 31, 2026
AMC Theatres unveils Dune: Part Three popcorn buckets, but critics call designs uninspired
AMC Theatres unveils two new collectible popcorn buckets for Dune: Part Three, but industry observers criticize their lack of innovation compared to past…
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Oct 31, 2026
Reddit shifts to logged-in experience as revenue grows 53% to $895M
Reddit’s Q3 earnings reveal a 53% revenue increase to $895M, driven by ads and AI data licensing, as it tests a logged-in user model to curb AI scraping.
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Oct 31, 2026
Sony ISP subsidiary So-net suffers data breach exposing 2.5 million customers
Sony Network Communications disclosed a data breach affecting 2.5 million So-net customers, exposing personal details, email passwords, and banking information.
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Oct 31, 2026
Microsoft Project and Office 2024 lifetime licenses drop to $49.97 until November 1
Microsoft Project Professional 2024 and Office 2024 Professional Plus lifetime licenses are available for $49.97 each until November 1, down from $1,299.99…
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Oct 31, 2026
Federal Reserve holds US interest rates steady at 3.75%-4%, two members vote for hike
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4%, with two committee members voting for a hike.
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Oct 31, 2026
Lithuanian defence startup PDKINEMATICS develops precision-guidance systems for drones
Lithuanian defence startup PDKINEMATICS, founded by a former private equity manager, develops precision-guidance systems for drones to enhance effectiveness…
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Oct 31, 2026
Grey launches Paycheck for global salary earners as Mastercard brings Google Pay to Nigeria
Grey introduces Paycheck, a salary product for professionals earning in dollars, pounds, and euros, while Mastercard and Interswitch partner to enable Google…
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Oct 31, 2026
LG C6 OLED TV hits record-low price on Amazon ahead of Black Friday
LG C6 OLED TV, awarded best TV of the year by TechRadar, is available at record-low prices on Amazon. Compare LG C6 vs.
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Oct 31, 2026
VRChat will not add AI labels despite 95% user demand
VRChat will not implement AI-generated content labels, citing concerns about mislabeling and creator harassment, despite overwhelming user demand…
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Oct 31, 2026
AMC, Cinemark, and Regal unveil 'Dune: Part Three' collectible popcorn buckets
AMC, Cinemark, and Regal theaters reveal exclusive 'Dune: Part Three' popcorn buckets and cups, including sandworm and Guild Navigator designs, ahead…
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Oct 31, 2026